The research focus of LEAP Lab (Light Engineering and Applied Photonics) is interdisciplinary in nature. It addresses the challenges in biomedical diagnostic devices, including microscopic and macroscopic investigations of cells and tissues. It is a convergence of advancements in the field of optical, thermal, and acoustic modalities with clinical diagnosis.
The research focus of LEAP Lab (Light Engineering and Applied Photonics) is interdisciplinary in nature. It addresses the challenges in biomedical diagnostic devices, including microscopic and macroscopic investigations of cells and tissues. It is a convergence of advancements in the field of optical, thermal, and acoustic modalities with clinical diagnosis.
The emphasis is on developing novel optical tools for intraoperative cancer margin assessment and diagnosis of disease (breast cancer and heart valve disorder).
The emphasis is on developing novel optical tools for intraoperative cancer margin assessment and diagnosis of disease (breast cancer and heart valve disorder).
The broad research focus areas are as follows:
The broad research focus areas are as follows:
Optical Techniques for Cancer Margin Assessment
Hybrid Opto-Thermal-Acoustic (OTA) Characterization for ex-vivo and in-vivo Clinical Diagnosis
Bio-inspired Optical Materials and Devices
Address
Dr. Uttam M. Pal
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering Stream
Department of Sciences and Humanities
IIITDM Kancheepuram-Chennai
Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road
Chennai- 600127
Contact Information
Office: 119 J, Laboratory Complex
Email id: uttampal-at-iiitdm.ac.in
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